How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Louisiana?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Louisiana. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,760Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $63,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,760 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| 90th | $63,010 | $30.29 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,870 |
| New Orleans, LA | $51,210 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $27,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 39. Texas | $45,540 |
| 40. Delaware | $45,450 |
| 41. West Virginia | $45,260 |
| 42. Louisiana | $44,790 |
| 43. Florida | $42,210 |
| 44. Kentucky | $40,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $38,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $44,790 against $50,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $61,870 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.